After I snowboarded down the slope, I layed down on the snow and looked out to the sky. There were a few stars twinkling in the dark, insipid sky. Even though it was a little difficult to see them clearly, I still found them to be quite wondrous and beautiful. For a few minutes, I just stared at them, unmindful of my surroundings. This was one of the most calming moments I have ever had.